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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
1
About 42 000 people attended the Lititz Community Show over the three days with the peak Saturday night drawing 20 000 through the midways Thursday’s crowd 18 000. Borough and state police aided by officers controlled the event as concessionaires stayed within terms and only one intoxicated person was reported.
Wilbur K. Moffatt of the State Bureau of Milk Sanitation will headline the Democratic Rally at Rothsville High School Auditorium tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Speakers include Guy K. Bard Christian E B Eaby H Rutter Skiles and Albert H Myers. Samuel Nuss presides and Alton Gable handles publicity. The Lititz Democratic Club also plans a Brunnerville meeting Monday at 8 pm.
The Lititz Welfare Chest announces its annual public meeting in the Council Chamber Fire Hall on Thursday at 8 p.m. Reports will cover the year’s work and plans for the November 12 to 20 welfare drive. Edna Miller reports 151 nursing visits and two clinics. $2000 toward hospital and Red Cross needs is approved for 1986.
Lan caster General Hospital manager Ray Hall addressed the Lititz Rotary Club Tuesday at the General Sutter Hotel. He spoke on the inner workings of a modern hospital and was introduced by Dr. Charles A. Landis.
Borough Council met with all members present. The water superintendent reported pumps operated 439 hours, 10,467,000 gallons pumped, seven ¾ inch meters installed, one teak and 63 meters repaired. Water rent outstanding $381.38. Street committee advanced work at 8 Spruce Street and Rasp Berry Alley. Light committee to inspect requested street lights. Receipts totaled $7,437.40 with $7,000 from 1936 taxes.
Election day details state polls will open 7 AM to 7 PM at the Lititz fire house and Warwick House. Local banks will be closed as the day is a legal holiday.
A field of about 100 show horses competed in 11 events at the Lititz Horse Show. The morning and afternoon program, part of the Community Show, supported Moravian Sunday School. Highlights included four jumping events with final jumps reaching five feet. Trophies funded by local banks were donated by individuals. Local winners included By-the-Way, Billy, Nelly Kelly, Don Byrne, and Jerry, owned by prominent community figures.
A Monday evening surprise party honored Mrs. Katherine Hoover and her brother John W. Martin. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John D. Martin and daughter Kathryn. Mr and Mrs Frank Martin and son Robert. Mr and Mrs Chester Martin and children Margaret Beryl Jane Roger. Mrs Galen Shriener and son Galen. Mr and Mrs William Oehme and children Helen Herbert. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Ritter and daughter Barbara. all of town. plus Mrs Leland Hoover and Mr and Mrs H M Hoover of Lancaster.
Thirteen babies attended a Wednesday afternoon clinic at the Moravian Sunday School Chapel with Miss Edna Miller as nurse in charge. Two new registrations were Patricia Ann Steinman and Nancy Ruth Frey, among attendees listed by name.
The boy scouts will collect old papers and rags again on Saturday after failing to cover the entire town two weeks ago. They thank the community for their patronage at the successful Community Show stand and invite continued support.
The piece argues Roosevelt failed to restore 11 million jobs three years after the Great Depression. It contrasts England’s cooperation with business with New Deal pressures. It blames harassment and high taxes for delaying recovery and questions NRA support ahead of election day.
The Republican Club of Lititz and Vicinity hosts the largest borough meeting at Badorf field on W Lincoln Ave. Speakers include William Noll H W Prentis H J Pierson J G Homsher Harry E Trout Norman E Wood G Graybill Diehm with Victor Wagner introducing. High School Band leads parade at 7 pm ox roast sandwiches and coffee served. ox donated by Benj Grosh roasted by Sherman Steffy. Elmer Bomber-
The senior class of Lititz High will present The Patchwork Quilt on November 12 and 13. Directed by Miss Dorothy Shenk the cast includes Dorothy Little Reba Hackman Jane Keith Dorothy Hornberger Margaret Martin Kathryn Martin Evelyn Gonder George Smith Robert Keller Robert Snyder Chas Hevener and John Brubaker.
Winners of the coal prizes offered by Lititz Springs Post VFW during the Community Show are H. H. Hartman for 5 tons in first place and W. F. Klunk for 2 tons in second place. Christ W. Verger took third with 2 tons. The Post thanks the public for supporting its stands at the show.
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